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What cigar do you give visiting friends

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LarryLarry

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Do you guys keep a particular cigar that you give to friends that aren't really cigar smokers?

I mean I've given some pretty nice cigars to people only to have them smoke a third and smush it out ???

One of my favorite cigars is a generic from Holts called the super gordo factory special or something along those lines and its CHEAP but I can't give that to beginners because they would go nuts with a 6X60. I've had 2 experiences with JR Alternatives that make me think smoking a newspaper cigar is better. This is not to say all of JR's alternative line is a poor cigar, but the cuban alternative cohiba sure is!

So what do you guys do?

P.S. this post should pair with another post I am thinking of starting: "Is almost any cigar a 'good' cigar as long as its aged?"


Cheers,

LARRY
 
Something like Padron 2000 series.

It won't break the bank, or your heart if some mook stomps it after two draws. It's a great cigar fresh or with age, and it's a hell of a lot better than JR copies.
 
Pretty much the cheapest cigars I can find for them. Depends on the person. If it's a friend of mine who might get into the hobby, I treat them to a Padron 2000 or something fairly inexpensive but still really good. If it's someone who is just tagging along and I know just wants a cigar to fit in, I grab something cheap. Devil's Weed has been a nice compromise. Very inexpensive but mild and fairly tasty for the non-smoker just wanting to try one.

No, in my humble inexperienced opinion, not any cigar is a good cigar as long as it's aged.

There's a quote by someone I don't know but would love to meet, "You can't polish a turd." Truer words have never been spoken.

BR

Edit: to add: John, it still breaks my heart when someone stomps out a Padron 2k. I love those sticks dearly. :love:
 
Something from the Fuente Grand Reserva line in a natural wrapper. Won't break the bank and they're mild.

Doc.
 
Illusione Cuchillo Cubano Churchill. They retail at $4 each and are very consistent.
 
Arturo Fuente Curly Heads, I started with one and now look where I am! :D
 
If they are close friends or relatives, I will give them a Monte #4.
I think it is a relatively mild and short smoke.
And even if they don't like it, at least I have introduced them to their first Cuban experience.
 
I think I may grab a box of the famous stubbies in natural wrapper for this purpose. I love them and I know my guests will enjoy them as well. Perhaps I will do a trade on the sub-forum once I've hit 4 months on the board.
 
I got a good deal on some short shot tabak especial negra a while back, so I normally give those away. And even if my buddies don't like em and toss em, it wont matter as much as them wasting a bigger and better cigar.
 
Oliva Serie G Robusto isn't too bad a smoke for the money. Padron 2000 as already mentioned, and if "size" scares them, the Padron Delicias or Londres.
 
rawrr said:
If they are close friends or relatives, I will give them a Monte #4.
I think it is a relatively mild and short smoke.
And even if they don't like it, at least I have introduced them to their first Cuban experience.
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I go cheaper with the Quintero Brevas. Great little smoke, and most folks can't tell how ugly they look.
 
I don't give anybody anything anymore! Another detective I work with is a fellow BOTL (sort of). We usually smoke on our lunches. We were drinking one evening at my place and he said "dude, I want an Opus.". I gave him a petite lancero and I saw it later a third of the way smoked crushed in the ashtray... He gets the NC RyJ or NC Montis.


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I'll add that I've purchased some Oliva and Reyes cigars from cigarmonster.com that were $9.99 shipped for 5 and I actually really don't like them at all. I normally "give" those out to friends because its a $2 stick and I don't like them so much. I've been buying the cigarmonster daily deal when its about $10 because then I get free shipping on my whole order and those daily deal cigars too. I think most the online retailers do the combined free shipping so this is another good way of acquiring cheap cigars for friends while stocking up on what we like.

Once I get a bigger humidor I am probably going to devote one humidor to ones I don't love or everyday smokes and another for the keepers.
 
I always have punch champions on hand- they are short enough not to worry- and the shape keeps people smoking them for that intrest.
 
jfields said:
Something like Padron 2000 series.

It won't break the bank, or your heart if some mook stomps it after two draws. It's a great cigar fresh or with age, and it's a hell of a lot better than JR copies.
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...the winner..!!!...:thumbs:

Padron 2K's are great for the rookie....and even guys that know what they are smoking won't turn their nose up at one of these. Great choice.

Cheers - B.B.S.
 
I only give cigars that I would smoke. Which means Opus X and Anejo's for starters. Plus Johnny-O's when I have them in stock.
 
Cheap Dominicans are always a good choice, generally on the sweeter side and mild.
 
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